How much does a personal care and service worker make in New York?
$40,720a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in New York. That is $19.58 an hour or $3,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.58
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,210Median: $40,720Highest 10%: $71,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| 25th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| 75th | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| 90th | $71,320 | $34.29 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $42,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,010 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 8. Oregon | $41,600 |
| 9. Washington | $41,020 |
| 10. Maine | $40,800 |
| 11. New York | $40,720 |
| 12. California | $39,860 |
| 13. New Mexico | $39,440 |
| 14. New Jersey | $39,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $19.58 ($40,720 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $40,720 against $41,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for personal care and service worker pay?
New York ranks 11 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays personal care and service workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $42,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.